MonitorControl
MonitorControl is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. It has 34,407 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at MonitorControl/MonitorControl.
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About MonitorControl
MonitorControl Controls your external display brightness and volume and shows native OSD. Use menubar extra sliders or the keyboard, including native Apple keys!
Install MonitorControl
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is MonitorControl?
MonitorControl is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. It has 34,407 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at MonitorControl/MonitorControl.
Is MonitorControl free and open source?
Yes. MonitorControl's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install MonitorControl?
Homebrew: brew install --cask monitorcontrol. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v4.4.0).
Is MonitorControl still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 26, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.